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Jul. 22, 2022 / Gordon Price

How the Traditional Bikeway has Become Obsolete

I wrote about the transformation of the Rue de Rivoli in Paris here – a pandemic response that is now,…
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Jul. 21, 2022 / Sandy James Planner

New Seasonal Bike Bus Going to Bridgeport Station/Tsawwassen Ferry

For cyclists that want to go farther afield, there’s a new summer bus service for bikes that are going ot…
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Jun. 21, 2022 / Gordon Price

The Transformation of Rue de Rivoli

The first in a series on contemporary urbanism in European cities.   The Rue de Rivoli is one of the…
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Jun. 17, 2022 / Gordon Price

“Cycling through the COVID-19 Pandemic “

The latest from John Pucher and Ralph Buehler: “Cycling through the COVID-19 Pandemic to a More Sustainable Transport Future: Evidence…
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May. 30, 2022 / Sandy James Planner

Stanley Park Bike Lane, Yay or Nay? Survey Asks About Moving Through Stanley Park Open Until June 9

On Victoria Day weekend in May everyone flocked to Stanley Park-in their vehicle. While social media was buzzing that the…
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May. 03, 2022 / Sandy James Planner

A Bike Ride Through Vancouver 50 Years Ago

Posted on the Sentimental Vancouver Facebook page, this thirteen minute video takes you on a bike ride through Vancouver  48…
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Apr. 08, 2022 / Gordon Price

Kudos to Pete Fry: Preserving bike parking

Bravo to Cllr Pete Fry for helping to preserve thousands of practical bike parking spaces.  From The Sun: In a…
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Feb. 14, 2022 / Gordon Price

Colin Stein on “Vanbikes” – Feb 24

Join Colin Stein online as he explores the factors, individuals and movements that made Vancouver one of the best places…
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Jan. 31, 2022 / Sandy James Planner

Learn from the Dutch: Cycling for All Ages & Abilities

Chris and Melissa Bruntlett are international treasures who are sharing their lives in the Netherlands through their work in active…
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Jan. 18, 2022 / Gordon Price

The Debate over E-Bikes: Where do they belong?

From Wired: … ebikes are having a moment. Market research company NPD says ebike sales grew 240 percent in the…
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Jan. 02, 2022 / VWPT Vancouver

Bikes vs peds – who comes first?

CHATBOX is your chance to eavesdrop on Gordon Price and Sandy James Planner as they joust over our region’s features…
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Jan. 01, 2022 / Gordon Price

Puzzle Pic: Answer to “Where is this?”

A separated bike route.  Where is it? Guest got it: It’s Seattle – Second and Vine.  But at first glance,…
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Oct. 06, 2021 / Gordon Price

Pricetags is glad he lived long enough to see this

  Excerpts from an unsigned editorial from the Globe and Mail  Bike lanes, in Vancouver and across Canada, have grown…
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Sep. 27, 2021 / Gordon Price

Biennale Viewpoint Vancouver Walk & Ride

From the Vancouver Biennale: Welcome to the VIEWPOINT VANCOUVER RIDE. This self-guided tour was curated by Gordon Price of Viewpoint…

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